2. At Marlow's business meeting, what is the name of the admiral who ruins the plot of the man from Madagascar's business scheme?
(a) Admiral Richey.
(b) Admiral Pierre.
(c) Admiral Elliot.
(d) Admiral Grandon.

3. How long does Jim clutch the tiller in an attempt to avoid being thrown off of the lifeboat?
(a) Ten hours.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Six hours.
(d) Three hours.

4. About what time does the rescuing ship find the Patna?
(a) 9:00 p.m.
(b) 11:00 a.m.
(c) 9:00 a.m.
(d) 3:00 p.m.

5. How many days do the four crew members sail on the passing steamer before the steamer reaches port?
(a) Fifteen days.
(b) Six days.
(c) Ten days.
(d) Three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim contemplate doing while in the lifeboat, but does not do because he does not want to give the other three men in the lifeboat the satisfaction?

2. What is the name of the ship-chandlers with whom Jim finds work?

3. How many lifeboats are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?

4. While the captain and the other two men discuss what their "story" will be, what job is assigned to Jim?

5. What is the name of the man Jim makes eye contact with during the inquiry trial?

(see the answer key)

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